President Lai Arrives in Eswatini for State Visit, Major International News Agencies Pay Attention
President Lai Ching-te arrived in the African diplomatic ally Eswatini for a state visit, drawing reports from major international news agencies such as AFP. The visit, initially delayed, was successfully carried out through diplomatic efforts, with President Lai emphasizing that Taiwan 'will never back down due to external pressure.'
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Taipei, May 2 (CNA) – President Lai Ching-te arrived today in the African diplomatic ally Eswatini for a state visit, with major news agencies such as Agence France-Presse reporting on the matter. The Associated Press, citing President Lai's post on X (formerly Twitter), reported that the President emphasized Taiwan 'will never back down due to external pressure.'
Reuters reported that President Lai arrived in Eswatini today. This trip was originally scheduled for two weeks prior but was temporarily suspended due to several Indian Ocean countries suddenly revoking flight permits for his special plane. The Taiwanese government attributed this to pressure from Beijing.
Agence France-Presse reported that the President stated on Facebook that the original itinerary was 'temporarily suspended due to unexpected external forces. After days of meticulous arrangements by the diplomatic and national security teams, we successfully arrived today.'
South Korea's 'The Chosun Daily' reported that President Lai posted a photo of himself waving from the cabin door on Facebook, indicating his arrival in Eswatini. Taiwanese media also reported the President's visit as breaking news.
The Associated Press reported that President Lai noted on Facebook: 'Facing challenges, we overcome everything with determination and effort; facing unjust suppression, we insist on responding with justice and reason. We, who love freedom and peace, do not seek confrontation, but we will never give up on connecting with the world.' Taiwan did not announce the updated itinerary before President Lai's arrival in Eswatini.
Bloomberg reported that, according to a statement from the Taiwanese government, this trip commenced after Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla, King's special envoy from the Kingdom of Eswatini, visited Taiwan on April 30. President Lai posted on X (formerly Twitter): 'Our determination and commitment are based on the understanding that no matter what challenges we face, Taiwan will continue to connect with the world.'
International news agencies' reports on President Lai's visit were re-posted by media outlets including Japan's 'Nikkei Asia,' the United States' 'The Washington Post,' Singapore's 'The Straits Times,' news channel 'France 24,' and 'Al Arabiya.' (Compiled by Ho Hung-ju) 1150502
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Reuters reported that President Lai arrived in Eswatini today. This trip was originally scheduled for two weeks prior but was temporarily suspended due to several Indian Ocean countries suddenly revoking flight permits for his special plane. The Taiwanese government attributed this to pressure from Beijing.
Agence France-Presse reported that the President stated on Facebook that the original itinerary was 'temporarily suspended due to unexpected external forces. After days of meticulous arrangements by the diplomatic and national security teams, we successfully arrived today.'
South Korea's 'The Chosun Daily' reported that President Lai posted a photo of himself waving from the cabin door on Facebook, indicating his arrival in Eswatini. Taiwanese media also reported the President's visit as breaking news.
The Associated Press reported that President Lai noted on Facebook: 'Facing challenges, we overcome everything with determination and effort; facing unjust suppression, we insist on responding with justice and reason. We, who love freedom and peace, do not seek confrontation, but we will never give up on connecting with the world.' Taiwan did not announce the updated itinerary before President Lai's arrival in Eswatini.
Bloomberg reported that, according to a statement from the Taiwanese government, this trip commenced after Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla, King's special envoy from the Kingdom of Eswatini, visited Taiwan on April 30. President Lai posted on X (formerly Twitter): 'Our determination and commitment are based on the understanding that no matter what challenges we face, Taiwan will continue to connect with the world.'
International news agencies' reports on President Lai's visit were re-posted by media outlets including Japan's 'Nikkei Asia,' the United States' 'The Washington Post,' Singapore's 'The Straits Times,' news channel 'France 24,' and 'Al Arabiya.' (Compiled by Ho Hung-ju) 1150502
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